Budget 2027


Include AAFAME in your 2027 budget!

To the best of our knowledge the following are the figures you should budget for next year:

ENGINEER & PROPERTY MANAGER MEMBERS:

  • Engineer/Property Manager Dues $265 per year
  • Luncheons $57.00-$60.00 per event (9 per year) to cover anticipated new venue costs
  • Training & Professional Series $41.00 per event (approx. 12 per year)
  • Chili Slam $150 - $500 (team registration fees)
  • Vendor EXPO & Engineer Appreciation events will remain at no cost!

Average cost per engineer if they were to attend every single event = $1,375 per year (or $114 per month) for professional training & networking!  


VENDORS MEMBERS:

  • Vendor Dues $350 per year (can be included with annual sponsorship - see below)
  • Additional Vendor Dues $195
  • Luncheons $65 per event (9 per year)
  • Sponsorship:  We will be offering our annual sponsorship package for next year and the amounts will range from $3,500 - $9,000 (we will start sales for 2027 in October 2026).

Activities available to sponsor:

  • Monthly Luncheon ($2,000)
  • Awards Luncheon ($1,000-3,000)
  • Holiday Luncheon ($750-$4,500)
  • Chili Slam (event sponsors range from $750-$6,000)
  • Chili Slam teams (various teams will range from $200-$1,000)
  • Engineer Appreciation Event ($1,000)
  • Membership Directory (advertisements range from $500-$1,500)
  • Vendor EXPO (exhibit tables $1,000 & $2,250)
  • Vendor EXPO Featured Sponsors ($1,500-$3,000)
  • Career Center & Community Services ($750)
  • New Benefits are being added every year

Average cost per vendor if they were to attend every single meeting & sponsor at least one event = less than $3,000 (or $250 per month) for professional advertising & networking!  Of course you can opt to do more but this would cover a minimum.


* Please note these figures are subject to change depending on circumstances that may be out of our control such as increased expenses.